Regions of Our Country (Minnesota Edition)
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Program Contents 1.
The four Core Social Sciences What do social scientists do?
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Exploring Regions of the United States How do geographers study the regions of the United States?
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The Peopling of the United States How have different groups contributed to the United States?
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A Train Tour of the Northeast What are different parts of the Northeast like?
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Population Density and Life in the Northeast How do people live in the Northeast?
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A Tour of the Southeast What factors have shaped the culture of the Southeast?
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The Effects of Geography on Life in the Southeast How has geography helped shape daily life in the Southeast?
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A Tour of the Midwest Why do we call the Midwest “America’s Heartland”?
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Agricultural Changes in the Midwest How has farming changed in the Midwest over time?
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A Tour of the Southwest How have geography and history shaped life in the Southwest?
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A Case Study in Water Use: The Colorado River How do people depend on the Colorado River and share its water?
Program Contents 12. A Tour of the West What are the features that have drawn people to the West?
13. Cities of the West What attracts people to the cities of the West?
14. The Geography of Your State How has geography influenced life in your state?
15. The History of Your State How can you learn about your state’s history?
16. The Economy of Your State What do you need to know to understand your state’s economy?
17. The Government of Your State How does your state’s government work?
18. Mapping Lab: Latin America What is the physical and human geography of Latin America?
19. Spatial Inequality in Mexico City: From Shacks to Skyscrapers Why does spatial inequality exist in urban areas?
20. Mapping Lab: Canada and the United States What is the physical and human geography of Canada and the United States?
21. Settlement Patterns and Ways of Life in Canada How does where you live influence where you live?